Chef I: Kitchen Lead & Training Mentor

HSE South West; Ireland; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HSE South West is seeking a motivated kitchen supervisor to work as part of a team of Chefs and support staff. You will operate both conventional and cook chill systems to deliver meals to clients efficiently.

You will supervise Grade II Chefs and other staff, provide on-site training, and participate in food surveys and feedback to maintain high standards and policy compliance. You may deputise for the Catering Officer when required.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising kitchen staff, including Grade II Chefs.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to train catering staff on site.
• Familiarity with conventional and cook chill cooking systems.

Responsibilities

• To work as part of a team of Chefs and other staff operating both conventional and cook chill systems.
• To prepare and serve freshly cooked meals to clients within the remit of the post, at the required times, and in accordance with policy and statutory standards.
• To supervise Grade II Chefs and other staff in the performance of their duties and in line with policy and statutory standards within the kitchen.
• The provision of training to catering staff on site.
• Participation in food surveys and feedback mechanisms within the service.
• To deputise in the absence of the Catering Officer.

Job description

HSE South West is seeking a motivated kitchen supervisor to work as part of a team of Chefs and support staff. You will operate both conventional and cook chill systems to deliver meals to clients efficiently.

You will supervise Grade II Chefs and other staff, provide on-site training, and participate in food surveys and feedback to maintain high standards and policy compliance. You may deputise for the Catering Officer when required.